Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Salishan Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $900 (38 Rentals)

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Bay Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Terrace

2500 G StTacoma, WA 98405
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4312 S Puget Sound Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4312 S Puget Sound Ave

4312 S Puget Sound AveTacoma, WA 98409
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9 Clark Pl
Studio Apartments

9 Clark Pl

9 Clark PlTacoma, WA 98409
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South Warner St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Warner St

4510 S Warner StTacoma, WA 98409

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Christine Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Christine Apartments

2503 S I StTacoma, WA 98405
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The Camden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Camden

1915 Tacoma Ave STacoma, WA 98402
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Salishan, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Salishan Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Salishan area of Tacoma, WA is a Studio unit found at Ellis Apartments priced from $974. Vintage at Tacoma has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Salishan apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ellis ApartmentsStudio - 287 sqftStudio,1BA$974
Vintage at TacomaOne Bedroom | Age 55+1BR,1BA$1,099
ApexTiger MountainStudio,1BA$1,191
AV LoftsStudio CStudio,1BA$1,200
Alder Court ApartmentsStudio EfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,305
Villas at LawrenceOne Bedroom Economy1BR,1BA$1,350
South Warner St1x11BR,1BA$1,350
Garden Villa ApartmentsOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,465
VUE25A11BR,1BA$1,476

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salishan, WA

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salishan area is the $1.45 price per square foot 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Model at 4033 S Junett St in the in the Madrona neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Salishan apartment is the 3/3.50 Model at Warner II starting at $2,250 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Madrona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salishan apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4033 S Junett St4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath4BR,3.5BA$1.45
Warner II3/3.503BR,3.5BA$1.63
Lincoln Heights3/13BR,1BA$1.84
Allenmore BrownstonesAllenmore Brownstones - 2355...2BR,2.5BA$1.78
Garden Villa ApartmentsOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.72
Rainier Gardens AparmentsTwo Bedroom One and Half Bath w/Garage2BR,1BA$2.06
Cedar PlaceType 41BR,1BA$2.05
Vintage at TacomaTwo Bedroom A | Age 55+2BR,1BA$2.15
ApexTiger MountainStudio ,1BA$2.02
Alder Court ApartmentsStudio EfficiencyStudio ,1BA$2.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Salishan, Tacoma, WA

Ranked #15

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Salishan Neighborhood in Tacoma, WA

Walk Score®

16 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salishan Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Salishan?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Salishan is under $1,476.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Salishan?

The cheapest apartment in Salishan is Vintage at Tacoma which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Salishan costs $4,012.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Salishan?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Salishan that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Salishan?

Cheap apartments in Salishan have an average cost of $204 which is $3,808 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salishan.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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